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Global Workforce Strategy & Location Optimisation

Business Challenge

Balancing rapid growth with financial discipline during a private equity-backed transformation, without a clear, data-backed view of the optimal global footprint.

Solution Delivered

Developed a data-driven workforce and location strategy to balance rapid growth with cost efficiency, optimizing the global footprint while supporting long-term EBITDA and business objectives.

Key Deliverables

  • Long-term global workforce strategy
  • 3-5 year cost models by function and region
  • Location optimization analysis
  • Org redesign for the optimal footprint
  • ExCo alignment on strategic decisions

Business Impact

  • Scaled from 250 to 500+ employees without compromising cost discipline
  • Held workforce cost variance to 4.5% vs. plan through rapid growth
  • Built 3-5 year cost models by function and region
  • Secured ExCo alignment on the optimal geographic footprint
  • Linked workforce strategy directly to EBITDA margin goals
ClientFaria Education Group
ScopeGlobal workforce planning
ContextPrivate equity transformation
Regional splitEMEA 42% · APAC 32% · Americas 26%

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